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Sunday, March 19, 2017

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Adani to finalise Australia coal investment plan by June
For more than five years, Adani has battled opposition from green groups who fear the project will produce so much coal for export to India that it will require a mega-port expansion into the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area.

New encryption key in Aadhaar authentication devices from June
UIDAI has said that all devices using Aadhaar authentication will have to adhere to its new encryption standards from 1 June. The move is aimed at adding another security layer to the hardware at a time when such devices are all set to take the centre stage in biometric-based digital payments.

Parliamentary panel asks government to consider capping airfares
The suggestion comes amid persisting concerns among certain quarters that airlines are levying high airfares, especially during festival seasons. The Civil Aviation Ministry should consider fixing an upper limit for every sector, especially in the economy class of airfares, the panel has said.

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Environment

Beijing to expand funding for reducing air pollution
Beijing will expand funding to reduce air pollution in 2017, including phasing out thousands of automobiles and replacing coal furnaces in hundreds of villages, a media report said on Saturday. So far in March, more than 10 days of clear, blue skies have been recorded.

Indian grey hornbills make nests early this year
Indian grey hornbills, the birds that nest in cervices of trees have shown a remarkable change in their nesting behavior in the city. This year the birds have built their nests a much earlier.

Tata Chemicals Haldia plant gets shutdown notice
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has directed Tata Chemicals to shut down its fertilizer plant in Haldia (West Bengal) for violating liquid waste discharge rules. The CPCB directive follows an analysis of the company’s samples, which showed a non-compliance in effluent discharge norms.

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World

US and China 'stick to script' in Tillerson visit
Wrapped up in the tightly scripted proceedings, however, was a sense that the world's two biggest economies were warily testing each other out as the new administration settles down in Washington. They seemed to be reserving airing of differences for another occasion.

Donald Trump: Different strokes

Malaysia hunting for more N Korean suspects in Kim's death

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Science

New wi-fi system can make internet 100-times faster
Scientists have developed a new wireless internet based on harmless infrared rays that is 100 times faster than existing wi-fi network and has the capacity to support more devices without getting congested.

'Pluto a planet, and so are over 100 celestial bodies'
Is Pluto a planet or not? Giving this debate a fresh angle, Johns Hopkins University scientist Kirby Runyon wants to make one thing clear: Regardless of what people say, Pluto is a planet.

Indian aerospace startup plans to brew beer on the moon as an experiment
Bengaluru-based aerospace startup, Team Indus, may launch a spacecraft on-board ISRO’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) to conduct a series of experiments on the Moon including brewing beer to observe survivability of yeast in space.

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Technology

Facebook's VP of HR on what not to share in your job interview
According to Facebook 's VP of HR Tudor Havriliuc, talking about your failures can actually give you an edge.

Bank apps regain ground, grow faster than Paytm and other apps
In the bank versus e-wallets sweepstakes, lenders have now gained lost ground. As of February , the number of transactions put across through e-wallets have dropped 10% month-on-month in February , while banks have gained 20% in the same period, over a larger base.

Government plans to set up e-portal to track and trace medicines
Concerned with the quality of drugs sold in the country, government proposes to create a digital platform to track and regulate their sale, right through the entire trade channel

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Education

BSE Institute Ltd signs MoU with Techno India University
Bombay Stock Exchange Institute Ltd (BIL), the leader in financial education, has signed an MoU with Techno India University in Kolkatta today to offer specialized programs in Finance and Financial markets.

60% of engineering graduates unemployed

Karnataka government sets 3-month deadline for pre-schools to register
Karnataka government has set a three-month deadline for all pre-primary schools across the state to register with the education department. Pre-primary schools that fail to comply are liable to be declared “illegal”.

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Mumbai

Cathy O'Dowd: Thirty years from now, we'll be flying to Mount Everest
Cathy O’Dowd, the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest from both south and north sides, was in Mumbai recently. In a chat with BT, she spoke about her mountaineering style, the difference in techniques then and now and her future plans…

Maharashtra govt gears up for GST, seeks VAT dues

Mumbai ATM van heist: Gang distracted driver by dropping Rs 1,500 cash under van
On Friday, three people -Kamla Devendra, Suresh Pandurangam, and Aurangam Subramanian Sheke -were arrested while on their way to Bangalore by private bus. A search of their baggage led to the recovery of Rs 15 lakh.

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Delhi

Delhi traffic situation alarming, police failed: Panel
The panel headed by P Chidambaram has taken note of the choked roads in Delhi which make evacuation of "protected persons" difficult during a traffic congestion.

Parents can evict abusive adult children from their house: HC
This is a major improvisation in a 2007 law that had left it to state governments to frame rules to protect the life and property of senior citizens.

Jat stir: Delhi Police to impose prohibitory orders, traffic restrictions
Delhiites and NCR residents are set to deal with Monday blues tomorrow with Delhi Police imposing prohibitory orders and traffic restrictions in order to prevent Jat community members from going ahead with their march to Parliament.

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Bangalore

Helmetless riders get free headgear
To drive home the road safety message, traffic police have rolled out a campaign to hand over free helmets to commuters at prominent junctions.

Indians still averse to adopting special kids
The copious amount of information readily available in the public domain notwithstanding, the stigma associated with having a disabled child at home appears to be so deeply entrenched in the collective mindset of Indian society that few couples volunteer to adopt kids with special needs.

Congress likely to drop Digvijaya Singh as in-charge for Karnataka
Congress MP B K Hariprasad's resignation as AICC general secretary owning moral responsibility for the party's debacle in the Odisha panchayat polls has set the ball rolling for the party high command to kickstart a major overhaul of those in charge of states.

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Hyderabad

Indian woman from Gujarat sexually harassed by kafil in Saudi rescued, brought to India
An Indian woman from Gujarat sexually harassed by her kafil (employer) in Saudi Arabia has been rescued by the Ministry of External Affairs with the Gujarat government strongly pursuing the case.

Sewage spills onto streets, Natraj Nagar drains defunct
There seems to be no respite in sight for Natraj Nagar residents who have been battling unhygienic conditions.

Mini and AC buses to ply in Old City for cool commute
Residents of Old City, can look for some respite from summer as they can travel in RTC buses, beginning this April.

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Chennai

RK Nagar byelection: VCK, CPI not to back any candidate
VCK leader Thol Thirumavalavan on Sunday said his party and ally the CPI will not back any party for R K Nagar byelection, neither do they plan to contest it.

Kamal Haasan's elder brother Chandrahasan dies in London
Actor Kamal Haasan’s elder brother Chandrahasan passed way at his daughter Anu Hasan's house in London on Saturday night, following a massive cardiac arrest.

How Telugu traders had sealed political fortunes of Brahmins
In his book, More argues that the non-Brahmin Justice party came into existence in 1916 to counter Tamil Brahmin domination of the political and administrative life of the Madras Presidency.

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Ahmedabad

Husband, 7 family members get life imprisonment for burning woman
A man and seven family members were awarded life imprisonment for burning his wife alive in Maknoj village of Mehsana in October 2015.

DSP to probe sloth bear killing
Banaskantha Police have ordered an inquiry into the killing of a female sloth bear. The step follows widespread criticism over policemen using sophisticated weapons to kill the animal and later taking selfies with the dead bear.

Paper moots charging utilities rent for using road
For years, utility companies have been digging up roads to lay optic fibre or copper cables, electric lines or even piped gas lines.

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Allahabad

Allahabad Museum to become first to produce electricity
From April 30, Allahabad Museum would become the first museum in the country to become self-reliant in power through solar photovoltaic (SPV) technology.

Two girls caught cheating in Allahabad
Two girls of class 10 were caught cheating on the second day of the UP Board exams here on Friday, taking the total number of those caught using unfair means to 24.

Number of youths opting for RSS up after BJP's victory
Call it impact of BJP's resounding win in the Assembly election or RSS's well-planned outreach programmes in Prayag region, there has been a sudden surge in the number of youths willing to join the Sangh since announcement of poll results on March 11.

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Bhubaneswar

Locals oppose demolition drive around Salia Sahi and Indradhanu Market
The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) on Saturday faced protests over demolition drives around Salia Sahi and Indradhanu Market.

Teachers rally in Bhubaneswar for better pay
Under the banner of the School Teachers Federation of Odisha (STFO), teachers took out a rally that started from Master Canteen Square and ended at Lower PMG.

Gajapati, Kandhamal to become black pepper hubs
The tribal-dominated southern Odisha districts of Gajapati and Kandhamal will emerge as the major production hubs of black pepper in the state if the plans of the district administrations fructify.

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Bhopal

Bus stop cafe, IOT, Sky walk - smart city get innovative

Asian championship reveals cradle of hockey in tatters
Hockey at school level is struggling to attract youth in state.

Dalai Lama arrives to take part in Narmada Yatra
Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso on Saturday arrived on a three-day visit to the state. Chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan welcomed the Dalai Lama upon his arrival at Bhopal airport.

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Chandigarh

Jat protest: Security stepped up, roads to remain open, says Haryana DGP
All security measures have been taken, so that people, especially students who are appearing in the CBSE Board examinations on March 20, may travel through the state without any fear, he said.

On day 1, Captain Amarinder checks booze flow

PSPCL director (administration) resigns

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